EVENTS
For the purpose of shared resources, education, marketing, and conservation of Fine Appalachian Craft, we host eight special events each year as well as daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Center starting in March. When you attend our events, you'll engage with the region's top makers, hear their story, and learn about the process of craft.
National Quilting Day, Saturday, March 19
Glass & Metal Day, Saturday, April 2
Pop-up Mini Fair, Saturday, May 7
Fiber Day, Saturday, May 14
Pop-up Mini Fair, Saturday, June 4
Clay Day, Saturday, June 11
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands July 21-24
Wood Day, August 13
Heritage Weekend, Saturday, September 17
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, October 13-16
Holiday Makers Sales, Saturdays, December 3 & 10
Knitting | Live Demo
Fiber artist Lin Oglesby will be demonstrating the knitting techniques she uses to create wearables from fingerless gloves to cloaks. She will be in the lobby of the Folk Art…
Jewelry | Live Demo
Noel Yovovich will be demonstrating her jewelry making techniques using anodized titanium, silver, and wire; her work is delightfully dimensional. Noel will be in the lobby of the Folk Art…
Needle Felting | Live Demo
Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating the techniques she uses to create “paintings” out of wool, using a felting needle! Lorraine will be in the lobby of the Folk Art Center…